programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, the facility is open for business for any project in between all the Sheridan-verse programming. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025

And The Athletic’s podcast network has made some exciting additions to its programming ahead of the new campaign. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025

The programming will also feature interviews with creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, behind-the-scenes footage and rare clips. —James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025

On Tuesday, the TV Academy announced the first slate of winners from the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, in juried categories including animation, costume, emerging media programming and motion design. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs